Webber Wentzel
Resolving customs and excise disputes with SARS – ancillary dispute resolution mechanisms [part 3 of 4-part series]
5th August 2022 There are various mechanisms to resolve disputes with SARS' Customs and Excise divisions. In this article, we consider the uses and value of... →
SCA decision on Advertising Regulatory Board's powers a victory for brand owners and consumers
5th August 2022 A recent ruling of the SCA has upheld the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB)’s power to make rulings on advertisements of non-members for the... →
Consumers enforce their rights against online retailers
4th August 2022 A sharp increase in consumer complaints about online shopping in 2020-21 reflects many retailers’ inability to cope with the surge in demand during... →
SARS outlines plans to require new third-party data submission from trusts and section 18A institutions
3rd August 2022 In line with its Vision 2024 to streamline tax collection, SARS will implement new systems for reporting trust distributions and donations to... →
A minefield of taxes lies ahead for crypto asset transactions
3rd August 2022 A gain on the disposal of crypto assets may be taxed as either revenue or capital, in line with the same income tax rules that apply to the... →
The mining of crypto assets has complex income tax and VAT implications
3rd August 2022 Crypto assets can be earned as rewards from proof of work or proof of stake mining, and the tax payable will be different from each activity The... →
Final draft of the Replacement NEMA Financial Provisioning Regulations published
28th July 2022 The fourth draft of the replacement FP regulations is out, presenting the final opportunity to comment on the replacement regulations to be... →
South African energy crisis: the practical implications of the government's proposed interventions
28th July 2022 On 25 July 2022, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the Government's intention to implement various "bold, courageous and decisive action[s] to... →
